The Kansas City Blades ice hockey team was a minor league ice hockeyIce hockey, often referred to simply as hockey in Canada and the United States, is a team sport played on ice. It is a speedy and physical sport. Ice hockey is most popular in areas that are sufficiently cold for natural, reliable seasonal ice cover, though with the advent of indoor artificial ice rinks it has become a year-round pastime at the amateur level in major metropolitan areas such as cities that host an NHL or other professional-league team. It is one of the four major North American ...ice hockey club that played in the International Hockey LeaguePresently, one ice hockey league is using the name International Hockey League: * International Hockey League (2007-), midwest North America Several other leagues have used the name, or one similar, in the past: * International Professional Hockey League (1904-1907), eastern North America * International Hockey League (1929-36), eastern North America * International ...International Hockey League from 1990 until the demise of the league in May 2001Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). By traditional interpretation of the Gregorian Calendar, 2001 is also the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium. Popular culture, however, often views the year 2000 as holding this distinction. Also see: Wikipedia's almanac ...2001. The Blades were first affiliated with the San Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).San Jose Sharks, and then the Vancouver CanucksNo quick definition available. Vancouver Canucks. The Blades' best season was in 1991-92, when they won the Turner Cup Championship. They advanced to the Turner Cup Championship Finals again in 1995, only to lose in four straight games to the Denver GrizzliesThis is about the defunct IHL/AHL team that folded in 2005. For the current ECHL team, see Utah Grizzlies. The Utah Grizzlies were an ice hockey team in the International Hockey League and American Hockey League. They played in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA at the E Center.Denver Grizzlies, who were playing their only season in Colorado before moving to Utah (to make room for the NHLNo quick definition available. NHL's Colorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1996 and 2001. The franchise was founded in Quebec and were the Quebec Nordiques until moving to Denver, Colorado in 1995. ...Colorado Avalanche, who were moving from Quebec) in the summer of 1995. The Blades never made it back to the IHL finals again, and ceased operations after playing six more seasons, before missing the cut for the American Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League (NHL). All 30 NHL teams have either exclusive or joint affiliation agreements with one or more of the AHL's 29 active clubs. The League offices are located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The AHL's current president is David Andrews. Until the early 1990s, the headquarters were located ...American Hockey League. The Blades' home ice was Kemper ArenaKemper Arena American Royal Center is a 19,500 seat indoor arena in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, that has hosted NCAA Final Four basketball games, professional basketball and hockey teams, the 1976 Republican National Convention, and is the ongoing host of the American Royal livestock show. It is named for R. Crosby Kemper Sr., a member of the powerful Kemper financial clan and who donated $3.2 million from his estate for the arena. Currently, it is the home of the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League. The arena's uses ...Kemper Arena in Kansas City, MissouriKansas City is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri encompassing parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. It is situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers (Kaw Point) and sits opposite Kansas City, Kansas. It is the largest city in the Kansas ...Kansas City, Missouri, which was home to the NHL's Kansas City ScoutsThe Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). In 1976 the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies would later relocate to New Jersey where they are now known as the New Jersey Devils.Kansas City Scouts for a couple of seasons during the 1970sThe 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. In the Western world, the focus shifted from the social activism of the sixties to social activities for one's own pleasure, such as cocaine-fuelled, hedonistic all-night parties at discotheques and swinging parties. The seventies were characterized ...1970s. Famous NHL players who played for the Blades include Arturs IrbeArtūrs Irbe (born February 2, 1967 in Riga, Latvia) is a Latvian former professional Hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League who played for the San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes.Arturs Irbe, Jeff OdgersJeff Odgers (born May 31, 1969 in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan) is a retired ice hockey player who played over 800 games in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and the Atlanta Thrashers. Mainly an enforcer, Odgers racked up a total of 2364 penalty minutes in 821 regular season games. He also scored 75 goals and 70 assists for 145 ...Jeff Odgers, Sandis OzolinshSandis Ozolinsh, officialy - Sandis Ozoliņš (born August 3, 1972 in Riga, Latvia), is a Latvian ice hockey player, currently playing for the New York Rangers of the NHL. Ozolinsh was drafted in 1991 by the San Jose Sharks, as the 30th pick in the 2nd round. He has skated for the San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Anaheim Ducks.Sandis Ozolinsh, Ray WhitneyRay Whitney (born May 8, 1972 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta) is an ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a son named Shayne. Before Ray Whitney played his first game on the ice, he was one of the Oilers' stick boys during Wayne Gretzky's late career in Edmonton; the other was Ryan Smyth. Ray was drafted in the second ...Ray Whitney, Patrick LalimePatrick Lalime (born July 7, 1974) is an Canadian born NHL goalie who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.Patrick Lalime, and Jean-Sebastien AubinJean-Sébastien Aubin (born July 19, 1977 in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs. He was drafted in the third round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, 76th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aubin, played ...Jean-Sebastien Aubin.